University News
Breaking developments, leadership announcements, and policy changes from across Harvard’s schools and administration.
Stand-Up to Simmer Down
In comedy groups, students find ways to be absurd, present, and a little less self-conscious.
by Nina Pasquini
Getting General Education Right?
Harvard prepares to reset its undergraduate curriculum—again.
by John S. Rosenberg
Six Harvard Students Win Rhodes Scholarships
Alacha, Huckins, Hyland, Lam, Pham, and Shahawy win two or three years of study at Oxford.
by Jonathan Shaw
Harvard Law and College Racial Concerns
Tensions arise at the University—as elsewhere around the country.
by Marina N. Bolotnikova
Poised for Partnerships
School of engineering positioned to tackle big, cross-disciplinary societal problems, says new dean.
News Briefs
Morning Prayers and Freshman Convocation themes, economists’ exodus, health benefits round two, and reengineering admissions
by John S. Rosenberg
Harvard’s Sexual-Assault Problem
For Harvard, the results point in particular to a problem in the College.
by Jonathan Shaw
Disturbed, Not Surprised: Students Respond to Sexual-Conduct Survey
Findings suggest a lack of faith in Harvard’s administration
by Zara Zhang
Harvard Survey: Widespread Nonconsensual Sexual Contact
President Drew Faust calls results “deeply troubling” for Harvard and higher education.
by Jonathan Shaw
Underpinning Public Service
Harvard gift supports undergraduate curriculum and fellowships
by John S. Rosenberg
Freshman Convocation 2015: “Surprise Yourself”
President Faust and administrators speak on themes of diversity, community building, and self-discovery.
by Laura Levis